By Chef Mark Cleveland of Avanti Natural Spring has sprung and – let’s face it – we all want to spend more time outside. Since our energy levels are in high gear this season, our bodies require flavorful, healthy foods that take little time to whip up; allowing us more time outdoors. This three ingredient… Read More
Spicy Summer Pesto Recipe – Nut, Dairy & Gluten-Free
By Chef Tanya Fuqua Perfect for warm days and summer nights, pesto is a versatile staple that everyone should have in their kitchen. Most people are familiar with Italian pesto which is delicious stuff, but I’ve been craving a pesto with some heat. This led me to some familiar Asian-inspired ingredients. I’ve used chiles, ginger,… Read More
The Health Benefits of Cooking with Tea
By Chef Mark Cleveland of Avanti Natural It seems almost daily that we hear of a new health benefit associated with the many varieties of tea available today. Tea ranks second for the most consumed beverage the world over; second only to water. Health Benefits of Tea Caffeinated teas such as Green, Black, Oolong and Pu-erh… Read More
Vegan, Gluten-Free & Dairy-Free Energy Bar Recipe
By Chef Tanya Fuqua of Avanti Natural It’s a new year and, for many people, it can be challenging to resume healthy eating habits after the recent holiday indulgences. If you’re ready to get a jump start on a healthy new you, I’ve got an energy bar that will knock your vegan socks off. It’s… Read More
A 2015 Dining Guide: How to Eat Healthy While Dining Out
By Chef Mark Cleveland of Avanti Natural As social animals, we love to chomp, chew, sip, savor and sample new cuisines and flavors at the latest social hot spots. But, we often hear how eating out can be hazardous to our health. Many restaurants cut corners with cheap, genetically modified produce and ingredients including fats… Read More
The Unsavory Seven Food Ingredients to Avoid
By guest blogger, Anika Christ, RD, LD, CSN, CPT Sitting at the dinner table with your grandmother, she might recollect how the food of today is so much different than that of her youth. Times have changed and food systems have evolved to become mass-produced and overly processed. American lives are fast paced and convenience… Read More
How to Create a Healthy & Nutty Holiday Hostess Gift Basket
By Chef Mark Cleveland of Avanti Natural Even the most dedicated kitchen-centric-foodies need a wholesome, holiday gift idea that requires no cooking and can be whipped up for multiples – in minutes. No one should ever show up to an event empty handed. Autumn is the season of tree nuts in their shells. Fresh crops… Read More
Vegan + Dairy-Free Artichoke Dip
By Shirley Plant of Delicious Alternatives As a primarily vegan who is allergic to milk, I use to miss certain foods; one of them being artichoke dip! It’s especially tempting at a soirée (since this is such a party staple), but the negative effects of dairy are sooo not worth the long-term price on health…. Read More